What is the literal meaning of this statement “ his young body is dying of responsibility" in my father's sadness?

I believe the meaning is his body is ready to go. (his soul) 

Select the word from the list that best fits the definitionstates the the universe is expanding

Culture dramatically affects heroes.first, it affects the way a person or character perceives a certain  situation or idea, it affects their point of view on many idea's and topics. next, it  affects how the hero is seen in the story. third, it affects the way a character will act on an idea or situation.